You Are Studying the Rising Incidence of a Certain Subtype

question 6

Short Answer

You are studying the rising incidence of a certain subtype of cervical cancer in Oceania, and are curious to know whether environmental factors are the dominant cause of the disease. You collect the incidence statistics from indigenous populations as well as from two different immigrant populations in three different countries, as shown in the following table. Do these data appear to be consistent with a dominant role of environmental risk factors (E) or a genetic background (G) for this type of cancer? Write down E or G as your answer.

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Definitions:

Minor Accident

An incident involving minimal damage or injury, often considered too insignificant to warrant extensive reporting or intervention.

Positive Feelings

Emotions that are pleasant or desirable, such as happiness, joy, love, and contentment.

Late Adulthood

The final stage of the human lifespan, typically considered to begin around the age of 65, marked by changes in physical, cognitive, and social functioning.

Negative Feelings

Emotional states or attitudes that are unpleasant or undesirable, such as sadness, anger, or fear.